CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A federal appropriations bill released early Wednesday, as expected, includes $50 million for Cleveland to offset the city's cost of providing security for the 2016 Republican National Convention.

Philadelphia also will receive $50 million to pay for security for next year's Democratic National Convention, according to the text of the federal "omnibus" appropriations bill.

The convention funding was included in the federal Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants program, which provides funding for local law enforcement. U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman have pushed for the convention funding. Geauga County Republican Congressman Dave Joyce, as a member of House Appropriations Committee that wrote the spending bill, also was actively involved with the legislative effort.

"Ensuring the safety of convention goers and the Cleveland community is a critical component of the convention planning process," Portman said.

The news release from Portman's office also included a written statement from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.

"I would like to thank all those involved in helping Cleveland secure the [RNC] Grant, which is critical for us to put on the best possible political convention," Jackson said. "I would especially like to thank Ohio Senator Rob Portman, Senator Sherrod Brown and our entire Ohio Delegation, for their leadership and ability to help move this grant through the legislative process in such a timely manner. We look forward to hosting the 2016 RNC in Cleveland."

In a statement, Brown, a Cleveland Democrat, said: "Clevelanders are proud to be hosting the Republican National Convention. The world will get to see what a great city Cleveland is. But to make sure the event is successful, ensuring public safety is essential. With this funding, the City of Cleveland will be able to meet the convention's security needs and make sure state and local law enforcement have the support they need."

Cleveland will host the Republican National Convention July 18-21, 2016 at Quicken Loans Arena. The event is expected to attract about 50,000 people to Cleveland.

The DNC will take place the following week in Philadelphia.

Separate from the security funding, the Cleveland nonpartisan group helping to organize the RNC has pledged to raise $64 million to help pay for the convention. The Cleveland 2016 Host Committee so far has raised, through a mix of private donations and government grants, more than $40 million.